"I thought about making a car which would suit our circumstances
in Gaza, especially with the fuel crisis that forces people to
stand in line for hours outside petrol stations or pay a huge
amount of money" on the black market, Munther al-Qassas told Phys.org.

He says the car was crafted entirely from recycled materials,
with tires taken off an old wheelbarrow and a steering
wheel that's "a recycled piece of gym kit." Sadly, it can hold no
more than two people, but at least the white wooden
frame contrasts nicely with the light blue roof and navy
interior.

After charging for five hours with an electrical cable, the car
will run for up to four hours.

"My financial situation is a real obstacle to my dreams," he
said, adding the car cost $1,000 to build. "I dream about
improving this car and adding things to it—and making it work on
solar energy. I could do it, but I don't have the money."

Speaking to AFP he added, "No one here cares
about encouraging young people to study science, or to be
innovative and develop their abilities. The government should
sponsor young people and encourage scientific creativity."